Syntax pattern from Microsoft Learn; replace placeholders and choose only one documented alternative before use.
manage-bde [-status] [-on] [-off] [-pause] [-resume] [-lock] [-unlock] [-autounlock] [-protectors] [-tpm]manage bde command
Turns on or turns off BitLocker, specifies unlock mechanisms, updates recovery methods, and unlocks BitLocker-protected data drives. This guide lists the documented syntax and parameters for manage bde; check Microsoft Learn for version, role and execution-context requirements.
Documented syntax
manage-bde [-status] [-on] [-off] [-pause] [-resume] [-lock] [-unlock] [-autounlock] [-protectors] [-tpm]The linked Microsoft Learn article is the upstream authority. Availability may depend on Windows release, role, optional feature or interactive tool context.
Syntax pattern
Parameters, options and clauses
| Option / clause | Description |
|---|---|
-status | Microsoft documents this switch; use the linked reference for accepted values, effects and version limits. |
-on | Microsoft documents this switch; use the linked reference for accepted values, effects and version limits. |
-off | Microsoft documents this switch; use the linked reference for accepted values, effects and version limits. |
-pause | Microsoft documents this switch; use the linked reference for accepted values, effects and version limits. |
-resume | Microsoft documents this switch; use the linked reference for accepted values, effects and version limits. |
-lock | Microsoft documents this switch; use the linked reference for accepted values, effects and version limits. |
-unlock | Microsoft documents this switch; use the linked reference for accepted values, effects and version limits. |
-autounlock | Microsoft documents this switch; use the linked reference for accepted values, effects and version limits. |
-protectors | Microsoft documents this switch; use the linked reference for accepted values, effects and version limits. |
-tpm | Microsoft documents this switch; use the linked reference for accepted values, effects and version limits. |
Review a command and its target before running it. Commands that alter files, services, accounts, disks, permissions or databases may be difficult to reverse. Test in a safe environment and keep backups.